Over NZ$100,000 in Prizes
SECTION AWARDS
There are seven sections in 2010. Each section has NZ$8,000 worth of prize money (with the exception of Bizarre Bra*). The Section Award Winner NZ$5,000, Runner Up NZ$2,000, Commended NZ$1,000.
In addition to the Section Awards, there are a number of Special Awards and all garments are eligible for these Awards.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Montana Supreme WOW® Award: Awarded to the garment considered by the Judges to be the most exceptional of all entered. Award Winner receives NZ$10,000 plus American Express international travel valued at NZ$10,000 plus a winners trophy.
Runner Up to the Montana Supreme WOW® Award: Prize: NZ$4,000
Untouched World WOW® Factor Award: Chosen by Suzie Moncrieff as the most innovative garment with WOW Factor. Prize: NZ$5,000, Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Booker Spalding First Time Entrant Award: Recognising creativity and innovation in an entry submitted by a first time entrant. Prize: NZ$5,000
Shell Student Design Award: Open to all national and international Tertiary students. Award Winner: NZ$5,000, Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Shell Sustainability Award: This award is for the designer who is concerned about protecting the environment and creatively uses materials that would otherwise be discarded. Shell, like WOW® believes it is important to use creativity to solve environmental / climate change challenges. Note: At least 85% of the garment must be made from recycled materials. Winner: NZ$5,000
WETA Award: Chosen by Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, this is awarded to the garment that best crosses the boundaries of film and WearableArt™. Winner: NZ$5,000, Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Wellington International Award: Acknowledging the creativity and excellence of international designers, this award goes to the best international entry. Winner: $5,000, Runner Up: $1,000
Dominion Post People's Choice Award: During the WOW® season the audience has the chance to vote on their favourite garment. This Award is announced in the week following the final performance. Prize: NZ$1,000
Mainfreight Packing Award: This brand new Award for 2010 will be chosen by the WOW® Wardrobe team and awarded to the designer who has best packed and sent their garment considering transportation and storage as part of the overall design process. The designer will have thought about minimising space & freighting costs, storage backstage, repeated transportation of the garment and keeping the garment safe and secure whilst maintinaing its 'WOW® factor' on stage. Consider whether the garment can be deconstructed in any way for packing and easily reassembled to achieve the above. Prize: NZ$1,000
* Note: The Bizarre Bra Award Winner wins NZ$4,000, Runner Up NZ$1,500, Commended NZ$750